Moong Dal Soup for Babies – Dal Ka Paani

Moong Dal Soup or lentil stock or Dal Ka Paani is one of the most popular recipes feed to infants as their first solid food. It is full of nutrition and easy to digest. This is also known to enhance the process of digestion in infants and help their intestines cope with solids. Let’s learn how to make moong dal soup for babies

Moong Dal Soup for Babies – Dal Ka Paani

Moong Dal Soup or lentil stock is given to babies. WHO recommends no liquids to babies till a year and hence here we are showing the recipe by mixing or blending the lentils with it. It is also good for babies to treat a sore throat or any throat infection. It can also be given to kids or adults suffering from cough or cold. Moong Dal Soup is rich in manganese, iron and dietary fiber, low in saturated fat, has zero cholesterol and has low sugar.

When can we give Moondal Soup / Dal ka Paani for Infants?

Can be given to 6 months +. I have used Prestige Pressure Cooker and  Wonder Chef portable Blender to cook this recipe

Health Benefits of Moong Dal for Babies:

• Moong dal contains almost every nutrition in it namely water, protein, carbohydrates, sugars, iron, phosphorous, sodium, vitamins, and Riboflavin.

• It improves immunity and metabolism in infants

• It helps the intestine to cope with solids by enhancing the process of digestion

• It also enhances liver function in growing babies

You can also check our other soup recipes. First Food recipes for babies like Kerala Banana Powder, Homemade Rice Cereal, Dates & Raisins Poha Kheer, 3 Veg Purees

Video: How to Make Moong Dal Soup for Babies – Dal Ka Paani?

• Video in Hindi – मूंग दाल सूप / दाल का पानी 
• Video in Kannada – ಹೆಸರುಬೇಳೆ ಸೂಪ್ 

Moong Dal Soup for Babies – Dal Ka Paani

Moong Dal Soup for Babies - Daal Ka Paani

To start solids, this is one of the most easiest and nutritious recipe. Can also be well digested by the little tummy

Author:Kavitha Prashanth
Recipe Type: Baby Food
Cuisine:Indian

Ingredients

1. Moong Dal - 2 tbsp
2. Ghee  - 1 tsp
3. Turmeric Powder - a pinch
4. Pepper Powder - a Pinch
5. Water - 1 Cup

Method

1. Take 2 tbsp of washed Moong dal in a pan (if you want to pressure cook, this step can be skipped)
2. Add water and soak for 15 to 20 Minutes (or pressure cook for one whistle)
3. Now add ghee, turmeric powder and pepper
4. Stir well and cook for about 10 minutes
5. It should be cooked till the lentils are soft enough to be mashed easily
6. Take the cooked mixture and transfer to a blender jar
7. Blend well to make a fine puree
8. Moong Dal Soup is now ready

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Moong Dal Soup Video Recipe

Method of Making Moong Dal Soup:

1. Take 2 tbsp of washed Moong dal in a pan (if you want to pressure cook, this step can be skipped)

2. Add water and soak for 15 to 20 Minutes (or pressure cook for one whistle)

3. Now add ghee, turmeric powder, and pepper

4. Stir well and cook for about 10 minutes

5. It should be cooked till the lentils are soft enough to be mashed easily

6. Take the cooked mixture and transfer it to a blender jar

7. Blend well to make a fine puree

8. Moong Dal Soup is now ready

Moong Dal Soup for Babies – Dal Ka Paani

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